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Mid June Gunpowder Stream Report

July 2, 2021June 13, 2021

As just about everyone in the Baltimore area has seen (and heard) the cicadas are out in full force. Water levels on the gunpowder this week are just over 80cfs at falls rd. Now is a great time to get out and splash down your favorite cicada pattern in hopes of finding an opportunistic trout, especially on hot and sunny days when the cicadas are most active. The BWA staff have spotted a few trout eating cicadas and caught a number of them on cicada patterns, but it�s important to remember that the gunpowder trout don�t remember 17 years ago. So it may take a …

Patagonia foot Tractor Wading Boot Review

July 2, 2021June 9, 2021

The Patagonia foot tractor wading boot is one of the best winter and cool water wadding boots on the market. It has a heavy bottom with a very grippy rubber sole. This allows you to keep traction in the slipperiest conditions. I have personally been using the foot tractors for about four months now and have been very happy with them. They keep your foot nice and warm even in freezing water. They provide amazing ankle support and don’t allow your foot to move and shift in the boot. I have found this most helpful when standing on slanted and slick rocks and other river …

Mid May Fishing Report

May 17, 2021May 16, 2021

With the warmth of spring finally settling in the bugs are coming out. The river is flowing at 58 CFS and swinging around 51F. Sulphurs are coming off in good numbers with more expected to come in the next few weeks. Fishing them in the early afternoon has been the most effective, with potential for a wonderful evening bite near dusk. Caddis are also mixed in with the sulphurs and have been most effective in the morning, but opportunistic fish are willing to take them throughout the day. Everyone has been waiting and they’re finally here! The emergence of the Brood X Cicadas has started, …

Mid April Gunpowder Stream Report

April 24, 2021April 18, 2021

The Gunpowder River is in great shape for fishing and has been continuously improving throughout the month. At Falls rd, the river is flowing around 70 cfs with water temps ranging from the low to mid 50s. There is quite a bit of didymo on the rocks at the moment, which can cause frustration while nymphing. Luckily there has been good opportunity for dry fly fishing this month, particularly in the upper portion of the catch and release section. In the past two weeks we have seen the first of the annual sulfurs and fish seem more than happy to pick them off. The heaviest …

Easter Weekend Fishing Report and Shop Hours

April 2, 2021

As we go into the weekend the Gunpowder is flowing at 131 Cfs and 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The heightened flows have provided excellent opportunities to nymph the river. Using a heavy anchor fly helps to get small midge nymphs down to fish in the fast current. Fish have been eagerly feeding sub-surface and on the warmer, calmer days fish can be found sipping midges off the surface in the eddies and slower pools. Shop Hours For the Weekend: Friday: 10am-3pm Saturday: 10am-3pm Sunday: Closed for Holiday Monday: 10am-3pm

Mid March Gunpowder Fishing Report

March 20, 2021March 14, 2021

After a few days of summer like weather this past week, the Gunpowder is starting to act a little more like spring. Water levels are great for fishing, around 88 Cfs at Falls rd, while water temperate has finally broken the 40 degree mark and is peaking around 42-46degrees on a daily basis.Along with the warm temperatures and sun, we are seeing some very small black stoneflies and a number of fish rising to them. Although fishing with nymphs is still the primary way to catch fish, it’s wise to have a few small dries handy like an elk hair caddis in the #16-18 range …

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